Complete Subway Surfers Guide
Everything you need to know to master the world's most popular endless runner
Game Basics
Subway Surfers is an endless runner game where you play as a graffiti artist who gets caught tagging a subway station. You must run along the train tracks, dodging oncoming trains, barriers, and other obstacles while collecting coins and power-ups.
The main objective is to run as far as possible, collect coins, and achieve a high score. Along the way, you'll complete missions, unlock new characters, hoverboards, and special items.
Key Features:
- Endless running gameplay with increasing difficulty
- Simple, intuitive controls
- Vibrant, colorful graphics that change with different world tours
- Collectible items and power-ups
- Character customization
- Daily challenges and special events
Controls
Swipe Up
Jump over obstacles
Swipe Down
Roll under barriers
Swipe Left
Move to the left lane
Swipe Right
Move to the right lane
Double Swipe Up
Activate hoverboard
Swipe Diagonally
Jump to adjacent lane
Power-Ups
Power-ups give you temporary advantages that help you score higher and run longer. Here are the main power-ups in Subway Surfers:
Jetpack
Launches you high into the air, automatically collecting coins along the way. Control your character left and right to gather more coins while airborne.
Duration: Approximately 10 seconds
Super Sneakers
Provides super-high jumps, allowing you to reach coins on top of trains and obstacles. Helps avoid low obstacles but not overhead barriers.
Duration: Approximately 15 seconds
Coin Magnet
Attracts all nearby coins to your character automatically. Move to lanes with the most coins to maximize collection.
Duration: Approximately 15 seconds
2x Multiplier
Doubles all points earned while active. Most effective when used with other power-ups or when your multiplier is already high.
Duration: Approximately 15 seconds
Hoverboard
Provides immunity from crashes for a limited time. Use it when approaching difficult obstacle sections or when moving at high speeds.
Duration: 30 seconds
Mystery Box
Contains a random power-up or bonus when collected. Can sometimes give keys, coins, or score boosters.
Effect: Random
Missions & Rewards
Missions are challenges that give you specific goals to accomplish during your runs. Completing missions rewards you with various items:
Types of Missions:
- Daily Challenges: Refresh every 24 hours with new objectives
- Weekly Hunts: Collect specific items across multiple runs
- Word Hunt: Find letters to spell out words for special rewards
- Character Missions: Complete to unlock new characters
Common Mission Objectives:
- Collect a specific number of coins
- Score a certain number of points
- Collect power-ups
- Jump over or roll under obstacles
- Run a certain distance
Rewards:
- Keys: Used to open mystery boxes
- Coins: The game's main currency
- Score Boosters: Give you a head start on your next run
- Hoverboards: Temporary immunity from crashes
- Character Tokens: Collect to unlock special characters
Characters
Subway Surfers features a diverse cast of characters, each with unique abilities and styles. Visit our Characters page for detailed information about each surfer.
Hoverboards
Hoverboards provide temporary immunity from crashes and often come with special abilities. Learn more about the different hoverboards in our Hoverboards guide.
In-Game Currencies
Subway Surfers uses coins and keys as its primary currencies. Coins buy characters and hoverboards, while keys unlock mystery boxes.
Progression System
Progress through the game by completing missions, collecting items, and unlocking new characters and hoverboards.
Special Events
The game features limited-time events with special rewards. Check our Updates page for information on current and upcoming events.
Advanced Strategies
Ready to take your game to the next level? Head over to our Tips & Tricks page for advanced techniques and strategies.